- Walking in Madeira Island
The most beautiful hiking tours in Madeira Island!
In Madeira Island, the trails are well developed. Levada walks by the water channel give you a chance to hike in such a breathtaking environment that is sure to be memorable experience. The best known Levadas and Summit tours are marked according to international guidelines of hiking. (PR 1 - PR 19). At the entrance of each path is a panel that informs of traveling distances.
Rabaçal - 25 Natural Springs
- 25 Natural Springs
Below the Paúl da Serra plateau is hiking trail of Rabaçal, on of the best known in Madeira Island. Further information on the 25 Fountains Levada hiking trail.
Risco Waterfalls - Rabaçal
- Risco Waterfall
This trail is a short walk of approximately 2 hours towards the the big waterfall at Rabaçal. Further information on the Risco Waterfall trail.
Ribeira da Janela Levada
- Ribeira da Janela Levada
Start off at Lamaceiros and take in the beauty of the Ribeira da Janela valley. Levada walk on the northwest coast above the town of Porto Moniz. Further information on the Ribeira Janela Levada.
From Prazeres to Calheta
- Levada Nova
Walk by the levada enveloped by eucalyptus trees the valleys of the southwest of Madeira Island. Further information on the Levada Nova hike.
Bica da Cana to Pináculo
- Pináculo
Small round trip to the Lombo do Mouro and the famous Bica da Cana lookout point. Further information on the Bica da Cana to Pináculo hike.
Paul da Serra Plateau
- Pico Ruivo from Paul da Serra
The highest vantage point on the Paúl da Serra plateau is the Pico do Ruivo at 1862m. Further information on the short hike to Pico Ruivo through the Paul da Serra Plateau.
Ribeiro Frio viewpoint
- Balcões - Ribeiro Frio
This is a short hike that offers everything as this viewpoint offers a fantastic view overlooking the highest peak on the island of Madeira
Ribeiro Frio to Portela
- Levada do Furado
Hike through the dense laurel forest in the north-east of Madeira Island. Further information on the Furado Portela
Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
- Pico Ruivo
Hike to the highest peaks of Madeira Island from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo (altitude: 1862m highest mountain of Madeira)
Madeira Island Summit Hike
- Ponta de São Lourenço
Eastern Cape - upstream Peninsula
Easternmost tip of Madeira. Jagged basalt cliffs, azure blue bays seem like heaven. Further information on the Eastern Cape hike
Portela to Porto da Cruz
- Portela Viewpoint
An old cobbled path leads down to the northern coast to the small port of Porta da Cruz. Descend from Portela to Porta da Cruz
Coastal hike, near São Jorge
- Coastal hike, near São Jorge
Hike from São Jorge down an old coastal path along the former pier. Further information on the Coastal hike, near São Jorge